PCI Express 6PIN to Molex 4 PIN conversion

[M_Go_Blue]

I recently bought a dell XPS 8300 which has two open 6 PIN PCI Express power supply plugs. I wanted to upgrade the sound card to a Xonar Essence STX card. My problem is that the STX needs a Molex (LP4) power supply and the dell only has 6Pin PCI Express plugs. Can I convert the PCI Express plug to a Molex (LP4) female plug? IF so, how and what cables do I need? I can find cable to convert 4PIN to 6PIN, but not 6PIN to 4PIN.

Thanks in advance for help.

 

[alvine]

i have not heard of a pci to molex.
you can purchase a molex splitter and split off from some existing molex power connection

 

[WR2]

Hello M_Go_Blue;


Do you have an extra SATA power lead?

8" SATA 15-pin to Molex 4-pin female cable adapter M-F
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812706032

 

[WR2]

Here is a molex splitter that alvine mentioned:

Athena Power Model CABLE-YPHD 8" Molex Y Split Power Cable
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198025

 

[M_Go_Blue]

Best answer selected by M_Go_Blue.

 

[M_Go_Blue]

Hello M_Go_Blue;


Do you have an extra SATA power lead?

8" SATA 15-pin to Molex 4-pin female cable adapter M-F
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812706032

Thanks, I do have an extra SATA. I wasn't sure that would work. I assume by your answer that it is does. Thanks Again.

 

[WR2]

The PCI-e graphics connectors only supply 12V.
With the SATA to Molex you're getting the Essence STX card 12V and 5V which is what the Molex connectors usually provide.